What is CPD?
CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. You use CPD to further your skills, knowledge and career.
CPD enables you to take charge of your career development through proactive and continuous learning, and is an essential part of continually evolving professionally, and keeping your education relevant.
Why is CPD important for me?
Once you become a formulator, how do you keep your skills and knowledge up to date? After all, the indie beauty and formulation Industry is in continuous, fast development. Every day, new formulations, manufacturing processes, regulations and ingredients are launched, updated or changed.
You don't want your formulation education to become obsolete. You need a tool to keep your skills and knowledge relevant and the best way to do that is through CPD. By investing in your CPD, you reinforce and enhance your skills while reducing any knowledge gaps.
CPD will set you apart in the job market, taking you beyond the basic and fundamental qualifications, and providing you with a competitive edge, professional empowerment and confidence.
How does Formula Botanica help me with CPD?
We recognise that the tens of thousands of formulators in our community want to continue developing their skills and ensure that their education stays relevant. That's why we've created a Continuing Professional Development scheme in our exclusive membership site, the Lab at Formula Botanica.
Every month we release a new Mini Lab (mini course) on a trending topic in formulation. Every time you complete one of our Mini Labs, you receive a CPD certificate and badge as a way of receiving the deserved recognition for your hard work.
Not only is each of our Mini Labs created by our in-house team of experts, but each Mini Lab is also certified by external accreditation body CPD UK who review all of our training materials before they are released on a monthly basis.
We know how much members get out of our incredible educational materials, and through your Mini Lab certificates and badges, you can proudly display proof of completing our professional training.
What is a CPD Passport?
We want you to be able to access your CPD certificates and badges in one central place, so that you can stay on top of your own professional development.
That's why we've created your very own CPD Passport in the Lab - think of it as your own educational passport where you're in charge of the stamps you earn!
Not only can you see all of the certificates and badges that you've earned inside your Passport, but you can also see all of the certificates and badges that are still available for you to earn.
Important: please note that if you cancel your Lab membership, you instantly reset all of your CPD records and they’ll disappear from your CPD passport.
How can I access my CPD certificates and badges?
When you log in to the Lab at Formula Botanica, you’ll see a link in your top menu bar that says ‘CPD Passport’. This Passport will contain all of the certificates and badges you’ve earned after completing each Mini Lab.
How can I earn my CPD certificates and badges?
You receive a badge and a certificate for each Mini Lab you complete. Here's how to complete a Mini Lab:
- Watch all of the Mini Lab materials, including the Lab Lecture and Lab Lessons
- Attend the live Lab Masterclass (or catch the replay!)
- Complete the Lab Quiz
- Download your Lab Mission and complete the materials
- Complete your Lab Checklist (which is inside the Lab Mission tab)
- As soon as you’ve completed your checklist, you’ll see a message inviting you to download your certificate and badge.
- You’ll also immediately receive an email to congratulate you, inviting you to download your certificate and badge from your CPD Passport.
Important: please note that if you cancel your Lab membership, you instantly reset all of your CPD records and they’ll disappear from your CPD passport.
How can I use the CPD I gain from Formula Botanica?
There are many different opportunities for you to use the CPD certificates and badges you gained from Formula Botanica, so we've listed a few suggestions for you here:
1. Showcase the badges you earn on your website or social media channels to demonstrate your knowledge in that particular subject.
2. Add your certificates to your resumé or curriculum vitae to show potential employers that you are investing in your professional development.
3. Add your certificates to your LinkedIn profile to keep a record of all of the topics you've studied in-depth through the Lab at Formula Botanica.
4. Keep a central CPD record for yourself that lists all of your professional development so that you can create an educational plan for further knowledge and skills.
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